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News and updates from the automotive aftermarket: performance, restyling, hot rods, and customization.

Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Champion Oil, an industry leader in specialty motor oils and lubricants, announced today it has become the title sponsor of the U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship. The Champion Oil U6SA Series incorporates over 50 different race tracks and over 200 events with hundreds of individual teams and drivers. Champion’s Fully Synthetic Micro Sprint Racing Oils,… Continue reading Champion Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of U6SA Micro Sprint Point Series Championship

Daystar Products International Names Jim Chick as Chief Operating Officer

Daystar Products International, a leading designer and manufacturer of a variety of performance products for the light truck, performance automotive, Jeep, powersports and RV aftermarkets, has named Jim Chick, the veteran specialty-automotive aftermarket executive, as the new Chief Operating Officer. As Chick looks forward to his new position at Daystar, he commented, “Joining ranks with Daystar… Continue reading Daystar Products International Names Jim Chick as Chief Operating Officer

BRABUS Mourns Loss of Founder Bodo Buschmann

Prof. h.c. Bodo Buschmann, founder and CEO of BRABUS, passed away on April 26, 2018, after a short illness. BRABUS is renowned for its refinements to Mercedes-Benz automobiles and as a manufacturer of high-performance supercars.

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Exergy Performance to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added Exergy Performance to its line card. “Exergy Performance provides high-performance diesel fuel products for nearly every diesel application,” said Kyle Shelley, Turn 14 Distribution’s director of sales. “We are proud to announce that Turn 14 Distribution will carry Exergy Performance products going forward. This will provide our customers with an… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Exergy Performance to Line Card

EnerSys and BIGFOOT 4×4 Continue Partnership

EnerSys has announced that it will continue its role as the Exclusive Battery Partner of BIGFOOT 4×4 Inc. in 2018. The announcement marks the 18th year as a sponsor of the BIGFOOT Monster Truck racing and display program. EnerSys provides the ODYSSEY batteries found in BIGFOOT 4×4’s entire fleet of monster trucks, haulers and shop vehicles. “There’s no more extreme… Continue reading EnerSys and BIGFOOT 4×4 Continue Partnership

EDA and Brandmotion Agree to National Partnership

Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) announced today that Brandmotion will be sold and promoted throughout the United States by its twelve-member distributor group. Josh Eatherly, EDA’s president, said, “Products that support safe driving are a big initiative at EDA. Brandmotion consistently delivers in this category – their commitment runs deep and we are proud to announce their membership.” Jeff… Continue reading EDA and Brandmotion Agree to National Partnership

Equipment and Tool Institute Hires Julianne Sweet

The Equipment and Tool Institute announced that Julianne (Juli) Sweet has joined the organization as the Marketing and Events Manager and will be responsible for directing the Institute’s marketing programs, activities and events. Sweet brings with her 15 years of experience coordinating, managing and delivering successful meetings and events. In addition to events, she will also be responsible for… Continue reading Equipment and Tool Institute Hires Julianne Sweet